Woods Ferry Lower Gauley Access
Woods Ferry Lower Gauley Access
Wood's Ferry is the primary put-in access point for the Lower Gauley River, a Class IV whitewater section featuring continuous rapids and technical features.
The access area has parking and boat launch facilities on both sides of the river, with the first major rapid (Wood's Ferry Rapid) immediately downstream featuring a powerful pour-over hydraulic and complex wave trains that require careful navigation.
This location is best accessed during American Whitewater negotiated releases, with Gauley Fest in September being the most popular paddling opportunity.
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